Bhutan

Statements and Speeches

UNDP Resident Representative's Statement at 2012 ESCAP Survey Launch

[10-05-2012] The Asia-Pacific recovery from the 2008-2009 global financial crises was just a momentary relief as soon after that, the euro zone debt crisis hit in 2011. According to the UN ESCAP, this is a root cause behind the decline of the economic growth rate in the Asia-Pacific developing economies. Read More...

2012 Empowering Women, International Women's Day

[08-03-2012] Every year when we gather to commemorate the International Women's Day, we recognize and give importance to the valuable contributions made by women in Bhutan in all aspects of development. This is also a time to recognize the role of men and boys as critical partners in development endeavours, including achieving gender equality. The perception that gender issues are "women's/girl's business" and not of concern to men and boys must be discarded if we are to achieve equitable and sustainable development, peace and security and the respect of human rights, which are core to the work of the UN. Read More...

UN Secretary General's Message on UN Day 24 October, 2011

[24-10-2011] Days from now, the human family will welcome its seven billionth member. Some say our planet is too crowded. I say we are seven billion strong. The world has made remarkable progress since the United Nations was born 66 years ago today. Read More...

Special event on Illicit Financial Flows: Perspectives on Issues and Options for LDCs

[11-05-2011] Discussions about illicit financial flows need to be placed within the broader context of how to get enough sustainable funding for development. Without doubt, quality and predictable ODA helps meet the MDGs, as does quality private investment. Innovative international financing for development can also play a role. Read More...

International Co-operation and National Strategies

[10-05-2011] It is a pleasure to join this high-level panel discussion on an issue of fundamental importance to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs): how to build resilience for sustainable development. LDCs are among the most vulnerable countries in the world. The data speaks for itself: in 2007, over 50 percent of people in LDCs lived on under US$1.25 per day, and around 80 percent lived on under $2 per day. As well, the number of people living in extreme poverty in LDCs has continued to increase over the last 30 years. Read More...

Launch of UNESCAP Asia Pacific Social Economic Survey Report

[05-05-2011] According to ESCAP the projected growth for Bhutan in 2011 is 7.2%, ahead of Indonesia, which is listed third among the large and fast growing economies in the region. As we know, GDP growth in this country has been and is expected to continue to be fueled mainly by the construction of hydropower plants and sale of electricity. Read More...

Stakeholder Meeting and Annual BDFCL Conference

[12-04-2011] It gives me great pleasure to address this important gathering of the Microfinance stakeholders of Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Limited (BDFCL), coinciding with the BDFCL Annual Conference. Read More...

National Multi-Sector Pandemic Simulation Exercise Closing Statement by Ms. Claire Van der Vaeren, UN Resident Coordinator

[30-03-2011] It was the first Simulation Exercise involving a wide range of sectoral stakeholders, including human health, animal health, and disaster management authorities, the Cabinet Secretariat, Ministries, law enforcement agencies, insurance, the energy sector and the media. Read More...

National Multi-Sector Pandemic Simulation Exercise Opening Statement by Ms. Claire Van der Vaeren, UN Resident Coordinator

[29-03-2011] Following the outbreak of avian influenza in the region and the neighboring countries in 2004, the Royal Government of Bhutan recognized the need for a coordinated national preparedness mechanism to systematically respond to possible impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Read More...

Opening Remarks at the Social Media and Democracy Workshop

[29-03-2011] Today's workshop is conceived as a space to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges of social media, and the role the Internet and social media can play in building a democracy. Why "social media", one might ask? Read More...

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